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What a coincidence, I was there last week in Vienna and took some pictures of these extraordinary Mexican helmets 😀 I‘ve been asking myself if they were in service before the execution of emperor Maximilian? Best wishes, GardeUlan

But I am very glad that some of his medals and decorations from the First World War survived, because my father took them. Among them was also the bullet that struck my great-grandfather in the lung and was only removed years after the war. It reminds me of what war is really all about. Best...

Thank you very much for asking, unfortunately no — although, in a certain sense, I do have a Tschapka from Ansbach that belonged to my great-grandfather. 😀 Best wishes, GardeUlan

Yes, it was in September 2022 and it‘s the same piece. Here’s a link to the catalog. It‘s lot 796. In the description the auction house stated that the anchor tips were removed. Best wishes, GardeUlan...

Thank you so much! Once again - a great picture!

Thank you very much for this incredible photo! May I ask a question? What kind of helmet is the second officer from the right wearing? I’ve never seen anything like it before. The Sea Battalion eagle on a standard Pickelhaube — unbelievable. Since I’m not at all familiar with colonial pieces...

Oh, that is very sad news. My sincere condolences to his family. He was a great guy, and I always greatly appreciated his contributions and his knowledge. His collection was beyond imagination. I am very sad. GardeUlan

Hello, It could be „Steinmetz Breslau“. https://pickelhauben.net/old-site/articles/Helmet_Makers.htm Best wishes, GardeUlan

OMG, what’s happening in France? Not the first time apparently https://www.bfmtv.com/var/toulon-un-octogenaire-se-presente-aux-urgences-avec-un-obus-dans-le-rectum-l-hopital-en-partie-evacue_AN-202212190612.html

I guess it’s an actor wearing a fantasy helmet and uniform. Just to look somewhat military and cool Best wishes, GardeUlan

Around 2002, Sergio Semino had the helmet. In 2014 it was auctioned in the USA, and I assume that it is still there. Perhaps it is now in the hands of a member of our community? https://jamesdjulia.com/item/3264-358/ See also this...

Oh yes! I remember that beautiful helmet well. It had the typical inventory mark (number) of Rastatt museum inside a corresponding index card with the same number and the note that the helmet was a gift from the daughter of the last emperor. It is a pity—and rather incomprehensible—that the...

Karel was a great guy! I had the privilege to visit him two years before his death and see his extraordinary collection! Unbelievable. Best wishes, GardeUlan

I can 😀 Sorry, but I had to answer this question. Best wishes, GardeUlan

Funny the cover is stamped Kaiser Alexander Garde Grenadier while the miter is obviously 1. Garde Regiment zu Fuss. Best wishes, GardeUlan

Beware of Buchwald… he once sold me once an „original“ item from Prussia, which turned out to be Swedish…. He buys left overs from HH, Kube or other auction houses.

These are better pictures of your helmet. Sure it is taller, but still it looks good. https://www.hermann-historica.de/de/auctions/lot/id/1449079

Are you sure? The M 1821 has a different helmet crest. The one on this helmet looks as if it had always been there. I could of course be wrong; you would really need to have the piece in hand to judge it properly. It’s always difficult to tell just from a photo.” For comparison lot 243...

Congratulations, it’s a very beautiful helmet. The only thing I noticed is that the leather holding the chinstraps together was replaced later, and at the back the cover with the palms is indeed missing. But that’s normal — you just have to keep the age in mind. The body is indeed a bit taller...

Interesting — I had issues with the helmet’s spike twice. Security at the airport in Germany wasn’t sure whether it counted as a sharp object. Each time, the police were called, and they then cleared it, but they wanted to know exactly what kind of helmet it was and were always very interested.😃...